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Father John Murphy (1753–c. 2 July 1798) was one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Wexford which became known as the Wexford rebellion. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Irish Rebellion of 1798 (Éirí Amach 1798 Turn Oot 1798 or 1798 rebellion as it is known locally was an uprising in 1798 lasting several months against the Wexford (derived from Old Norse Veisafjǫrðr (in some sources spelled "Waes Fiord" – veisa meaning "mudflat stagnant pool" The Wexford Rebellion was perhaps the most destructive yet successful of all the rebellions that occurred throughout Ireland during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Ironically he was at first against it, and in fact actively encouraged his parishioners to give up their arms and sign an oath of allegiance to the British Crown. TalkCommonewalth realm.--> The monarchy After the defeat at Vinegar Hill he was executed and his body mutilated. The Battle of Vinegar Hill was an engagement on 21 June 1798 between forces of the British Crown and United Irishmen when over 10000 British soldiers launched He has gone down in the history of Ireland as a great hero of the rebellion in 1798, for his sincerity and his willingness to die for his people and country. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world

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Early life

He was born at Tincurry in the Parish of Ferns, County Wexford in 1753, the youngest son of Thomas and Johanna Murphy. County Wexford (Contae Loch Garman is a maritime county in the southeast of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. Year 1753 ( MDCCLIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year He sailed for Spain in early 1772 and studied for the priesthood in Seville, Spain where many of the clergy in Ireland received their education due to the persecution of Catholics, most notably by means of the Penal Laws. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Year 1772 ( MDCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Seville ( Spanish: Sevilla, see also different names) is the artistic cultural and financial capital of southern Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Penal Laws in Ireland (Na Péindlíthe refers to a series of laws imposed under British rule that sought to discriminate against Roman Catholics and Protestant dissenters in favour He was ordained to the priesthood in the spring of 1779. Year 1779 ( MDCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common

On his return to Ireland in 1785 he became the parish priest of Boolavogue, a small village 5 miles north-east of Enniscorthy. Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Boolavogue (Buaile Mhaodhóg is a village located 5 miles northeast of Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland. Enniscorthy ( is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland (town and environs population 9538) In 1798 he was described as being `"about 45 years old, light complexioned, bald pated and about five feet nine inches high. He was well made, uniting strength and agility".

Fr Murphy and the outbreak of the 1798 rebellion

On the evening of 26 May 1798, a group of some 40 men gathered under the tutelage of Fr Murphy, obstensibly to cut turf, but probably for safety against the regular yeomanry patrols at a townland called the Harrow. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a At about eight o'clock that evening, a mounted patrol of some 20 Camolin cavalry spotted the group and approached them demanding to know their business. They left after a brief confrontation having burned the cabin of a missing suspected rebel who they had been tasked to arrest. As the patrol returned they passed by Fr Murphy's group who were by now incensed by the sight of the burning cabin. As the cavalry passed by the men insults were hurled, followed by stones and then an all out attack on the troops. The bulk of the cavalry quickly fled but 2 of the yeomen including the lieutenant in command were killed. The rebellion in Wexford had begun and emissaries were organized and sent by Fr Murphy to rouse the district and attacks were made upon loyalist strongholds to seize the arms collected and stored there.

The rebellion in Wexford

Reprisals on the part of the crown forces quickly followed and much of the county was scorched, many houses burnt and the countyside was soon filled with masses of people on the move to escape, or join in, the fighting. One group on on Kilthomas Hill was attacked and defeated on the morning of May 28th. Fr Murphy and his men, now outlaws, numbering upwards of a thousand, camped at Oulart Hill. They were badly armed, had little military training and were accompanied by fearful women and children. They however had some able leaders in Fr Murphy and the other local United Irishmen leaders (Edward Roche, Morgan Byrne, Thomas Donovan, George Sparks, Fr Micheal Murphy, Fr Mogue Kearns, Fr Roche and Bagenal Harvey)

Victory at the Oulart Hill followed, and again in Enniscorthy and at Battle of Three Rocks swelling the Irish rebel forces and their weapon supply and gaining control of almost all county Wexford. The Society of United Irishmen was founded as a Liberal political organisation in eighteenth century Ireland that sought Parliamentary reform Édouard Albert Roche (1820-1883 was a French scientist who is best known for his work in the field of Celestial mechanics. Father Mogue Kearns (d July 12, 1798) was an Irish Roman Catholic Priest and United Irishmen. Bagenal Harvey (died 28 June 1798) was a lawyer and a commander of the United Irishmen in the Battle of New Ross during the 1798 Rebellion The battle of Oulart Hill took place on 27 May 1798 when a rebel gathering of 1000 annihilated a detachment of Militia sent from Wexford Enniscorthy ( is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland (town and environs population 9538) The Battle of Three Rocks was a United Irish victory during the 1798 rebellion against a British Artillery column marching to reinforce However defeats at New Ross, Arklow, and Newtownbarry, meant a loss of confidence and discipline. The Battle of New Ross took place in County Wexford in south-eastern Ireland, during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The second Battle of Arklow took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on June 9 when a force of United Irishmen from Wexford, estimated Bunclody ( is a small town located on the River Slaney, on the border between counties Wexford and Carlow, Ireland. Fr John Murphy had returned to the headquarters of the rebellion at Vinegar Hill before the Battle of Arklow and was attempting to reinforce its defences. The second Battle of Arklow took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on June 9 when a force of United Irishmen from Wexford, estimated 20,000 troops eventually poured into Wexford inflicting defeat at the Battle of Vinegar Hill on 21 June. The Battle of Vinegar Hill was an engagement on 21 June 1798 between forces of the British Crown and United Irishmen when over 10000 British soldiers launched Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. However, due to a mistimed encircling move by General Needham, the bulk of the rebel army escaped to fight on.

Defeat and death

After this defeat some sued for terms and surrendered (General Fr Philip Roche) however Fr John Murphy it seems had lost all respect for the crown forces and he and the other leaders attempted to spread the rebellion and link up with other rebels headed towards the midlands. On June 26, 1798 at the Battle of Kilcumney Hill in County Carlow, the Irish forces were again defeated. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a County Carlow (Contae Cheatharlach is a County in Ireland located towards the south east of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. Following more clashes the Irish forces began to retreat again towards Wexford. Wexford (derived from Old Norse Veisafjǫrðr (in some sources spelled "Waes Fiord" – veisa meaning "mudflat stagnant pool" They reached Scullogue Gap but Fr Murphy and another leader James Gallagher became separated in fog from the main group (who went on to fight for 5 more years from the Wicklow mountains). Wicklow ( is the County seat of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin on the east coast of the island it has a population Fr Murphy decided to head for the safety of a relative's house in Tullow, County Carlow when the fog cleared. Tullow ( is a town in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located on the River Slaney where the N81 road crosses After a few days some yeomen captured him and James Gallagher in a farmyard on 2 July 1798. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a They were brought to Tullow later that day where they were brought before a military tribunal and charged with committing treason against the British crown and sentenced to death. A military tribunal is a kind of Military Court designed to try members of enemy forces during Wartime operating outside the scope of conventional In Law, treason is the Crime that covers some of the more serious acts of disloyalty to one's sovereign or Nation. TalkCommonewalth realm.--> The monarchy Both men were torturted in an attempt to extract more information from them, Fr Murphy was stripped, flogged, hanged, decapitated, his corpse burnt in a barrel of tar and his head impaled on a spike at the Sessions House opposite the Catholic church. This final gesture was meant to be a warning to all others who would dare to take up arms against the British crown.

Legacy

So ended the life of Fr John Murphy, as well as that of James Gallagher and the other leaders of the 1798 rebellion. The Irish Rebellion of 1798 (Éirí Amach 1798 Turn Oot 1798 or 1798 rebellion as it is known locally was an uprising in 1798 lasting several months against the They are still a cause for inspiration in the modern republican movement, and shows to what extent certain Priests have gone to protect their flock. Irish republicanism (Poblachtánachas is an ideology based on the Irish nationalist belief that all of Ireland should be a single independent Republic He is considered one of the many Irish martyrs who died for the cause of Irish freedom and the Catholic religion. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate The term martyr ( Greek μάρτυς martys "witness" is most commonly used today to describe an individual who sacrifices their life (or personal freedom Catholic is an Adjective derived from the Greek adjective '' / 'katholikos' meaning "whole" or "complete". He is remembered in the Irish Ballad of Boolavogue which was written in 1898 to commemorate the rebellion. Lyrics At Boolavogue as the sun was settingO'er the bright May

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